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Louis Rousselet Art Deco Pearl Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Louis Rousselet Art Deco faux pearl long articulated earrings. Of signature curled silvered
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Antique Louis Rousselet Art Deco Pearl Earrings
Louis Rousselet Art Deco Pearl Earrings
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W 1.1 in L 3 in
Art Deco Pearl Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco faux pearl and lapis pate de verre tassel earrings 2.50 inches screw back
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

Antique Art Deco Pearl Tassel Earrings
Art Deco Pearl Tassel Earrings
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H 2.5 in
Art Deco Pearl Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Art Deco faux pearl fringe earrings with filigree stations. Nicely detailed with both
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum and gold posts/back earrings, with two natural pearls, measuring approx. 12.6 x
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Onyx, Diamond, Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Platinum Art Deco Onyx, Pearl, and Diamond Earrings, a true embodiment of the
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Pearl Tassel Art Deco Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive long faux pearl tassel earrings from the 1930's with pave rhinestone links. Screw back
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Cusi Art Deco Fine Natural Oriental Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl earrings by the Italian jeweller Cusi. Two impressive pear-shaped natural pearls
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco 0.30ct Diamond and Pearl Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautifully Art Deco, this wonderful pair of earrings feature a top old cut diamond with a pearl
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Very Rare Art Deco Platinum and Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Platinum and Pearl Diamond Earrings Two Cultured Pearls 9.8 - 9.7 mm Forty Six Round and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Pair of Art Deco GIA Pearl and Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Art Deco GIA Pearl and Diamond Platinum Earrings. Featuring two GIA white pearls
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Certified Natural Pearls and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Lucerne, CH
Beautiful Art Déco drop earrings in platinum 950. The jewel is set with one white and one gray
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sterling Silver Paste and Pearl Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver paste and faux pearl long drop earrings. Clip back fittings set in 835
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Silver

Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings. Featuring two pearls
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings, circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco earrings
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Important Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine and important pair of Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Earclips, ca. 1920s. The
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 British Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carnelian Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
British Art Deco drop earrings. Beautiful pair of colorful drop earrings created in the United
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Jadeite Jade Pearl Diamond Art Deco Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural jade, pearl and diamond platinum dangle earrings. circa 1930-1940 with natural pearls and
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum

French Art Deco 1920 Dangle Tassels Earrings in 18kt Gold with Jade and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
French art deco tassels dangle earrings. Fabulous pair of tassel drop earrings, created in Paris
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Earrings set with Cream Faux Pearl Drops
Located in London, GB
A very stylish pair of Art Deco silver earrings set with marcasites and faux pearl drops, the gold
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Marcasite, Silver

Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings with Mother of pearl "Eternity Knot" motifs. Tiny coral seed beads
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Coral, Silver

Art Deco Vintage Pearl and Diamond 0.60 Carat White Gold 1.20 Inch Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Vintage Pearl and Diamond Hoop Earrings, a timeless blend of
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rousselet Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet,art deco handmade faux onyx and faux pearl dangle hoop earrings. Louis
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Earrings set with Mabe Cultured Pearls circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Stunning Art Deco 935 silver earrings set with marcasites and mabe cultured pearls. Measuring
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Marcasite, Silver

Art Deco White Gold Coral Diamond Pearl and Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The earrings are made out of 18K white gold, carved coral, 1.34 ct of round
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1920s Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Jade Pate de Verre Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet Art Deco faux jade long drop earrings of hand made pate de verre beads and pearl
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Art Deco Synthetic Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
emeralds, cultured pearls and geometrical designs. EARRINGS Early Art Deco earrings 1920 were long and
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1910s Spanish Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
: 7.1 grams Pearl Details: 5mm, 6 stones total, pinkish luster, AAA Quality Measurements: Condition
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Louis Rousselet Long Pearl Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet Art Deco 1920's earrings with silver gilt metal work and hand made glass long pearl
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Pearl Black Onyx Sautoir Earring Edwardian Earring
Located in New York, NY
elegance. These one-of-a-kind earrings showcase a classic sautoir design synonymous with the Art Deco era
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Pearl Black Onyx Sautoir Earring Edwardian Earring
Pearl Black Onyx Sautoir Earring Edwardian Earring
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H 0.76 in W 0.76 in L 2.76 in
Edwardian Era Platinum Bezel Set Diamond & Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
It is so hard to find vintage earrings like these!! We love the combination of diamonds & pearls
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco sterling silver and crystal paste articulated drop earrings with faux tear
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Silver

Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
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W 0.25 in L 1.5 in
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Old European Diamond and Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond and Onyx Drop Earrings. This
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

20th Century Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Sober and elegant, each
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco sterling silver and crystal paste articulated drop earrings with faux round
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
French Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
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W 0.25 in L 1.5 in
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Seed Pearl Floral Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Vilnius, LT
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones
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Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fleur-de-Lis Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
the outer edge of the earrings. They are clip-on style. These are from the 1920s, art deco era
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique European Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold/2.8 gr
Located in SE
read. Made ca.1920-1940s. Each earring is about 31 mm including the hooks. Each pendant is 18 mm x 11
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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18k Gold

Antique European Earrings Celtic Eternity Knots solid 18K Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
earring is 31 mm long suspended including the hanger, each knot Ø 13 mm x 3.5 mm deep. Weight: 2.5 grams
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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18k Gold

Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
A pair of old German Diamond Earrings with folding hooks from ca 1920s - 1930s in an original Black
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Earrings natural 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum / 1.85 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old Platinum over 18K Yellow Gold Earrings set with 8 old diamond cut Diamonds with open
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Couture Early Chanel Marked MadeInFrance WiredPearl&LampworkGlass Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
earrings are arranged with wire in a floral motif featuring button-like mother-of-pearls accented by
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1920s French Artisan Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass

Antique French LampworkCarvedGlass TuttiFrutti Brass Clip Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
beginning in the early 1920s inspired the "tutti-frutti" design trend of the Art-Deco period. Fine jewels in
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Early 20th Century French Artisan Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Brass

Couture Early Chanel Marked MadeInFrance WiredPearl&LampworkGlass ClipEarrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
, Art Deco couture-earring commissions by Chanel can be distinguished from Rousselet's own early
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1920s French Artisan Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass

Art Deco 30 Carat Amethyst Onyx and Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This stunning Art Deco necklace boasts the iconic style of the Jazz Age. Centered by a dazzling
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Pearl & Glass Alice Caviness Jewelry Set Earrings Bracelet & Pin
By Alice Caviness
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Inside Bracelet Diameter: 2.10″ Earring Size: 1.08″ x 1.56″ Brooch Size: 1.55″ x 2.60″ Bin Code
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Pearl

Tall original French Art Deco dancer by Descomps, patina, silver and gilt bronze
By Joe Descomps Cormier
Located in New York City, NY
A tall original French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a semi-nude, female dancer holding a bow with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Onyx, Bronze

Austrian German 1900 Sword Pin Jabot 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel, Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
to the art nouveau or early art deco (belle époques), around the 1900's. Made with great precision
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian eras. (I will be listing
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19th Century Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, the drop shape natural saltwater pearls
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

An Important Pair Of Art Deco Pearl And Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
An important pair of Art Deco pearl and diamond fringe drop earrings, the two natural saltwater
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

A Pair Of Art Deco Natural Pearl And Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring comprising a pear-shaped
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Pearl Earrings
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant Art Déco earrings with 2 natural pearls drop-shaped, mounting with baguette- and old cut
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Pearl Earrings
Art Deco Natural Pearl Earrings
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Art Deco Style Natural Pearl Jadeite Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Edinburgh, GB
pearl drop earrings each comprising an oval jade cabochon, suspended from a rose-cut diamond openwork
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Earring Clips, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Scroll Earring Clips in Platinum. A Pair of Natural Saltwater
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 9 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Birmingham, GB
A delightful pair of Art Deco ladies diamond and cultured pearl earrings... the perfect gift for a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Cultured-Pearl Earrings from Paris, 1925
Located in Paris, FR
a cultured pearl. Total weight diamond almost 3.2 carats. Size of CULTURED PEARL approximatly 13.6
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Cultured-Pearl Earrings from Paris, 1925
Art Deco Diamond and Cultured-Pearl Earrings from Paris, 1925
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Art Deco Salt Sea Pearl and 2.0 Carat Diamond G VVS Classy Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Must Superb in quality, Art Deco period classy cluster earrings set with lustrous
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Czech Opal & Citrine Carved Glass Dangle Earrings 1920s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a pair of Art Deco Czech pierced lever-back opal & citrine carved glass dangle
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

Natural Pearl and Diamond Oyster Shell Design Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each shell-shaped earring set with a natural pearl measuring 10.8mm and 11.5mm respectively and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

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Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique art deco pearl earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 133 vintage editions and 118 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of antique art deco pearl earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Chanel and Ana de Costa each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 164 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut antique art deco pearl earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of antique art deco pearl earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Art Deco Pearl Earrings?

Prices for antique art deco pearl earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $242 and can go as high as $200,000, while antique art deco pearl earrings, on average, fetch $800.

A Close Look at art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.